Arriving May 2, a new book by Fumio Kurokawa explores the creation and legacy of Sega’s innovative motion-based arcade games through interviews with key developers and rare archival materials. The book covers classics like Hang-On, OutRun, and the R360, detailing their development, technological breakthroughs, and decline and offers a focused look at how Sega pushed the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Previews
Preview: Lethal Wedding
Mega Cat Studios is warming up a new Kickstarter campaign in the coming months for its new Genesis run-‘n-gun, Lethal Wedding. It’s a two-player, cooperative action game where the bride saves the groom. We checked out an early build have come away intrigued! Check out our preview for all the details about this upcoming new title for your beloved 16-bit machine.
Preview: The Cursed Legacy
Broke Studio is back with a new Cursed game! They’ve partnered with GGS Studio Creation to create The Cursed Legacy, an action/adventure game with several modes and lots of action and exploration. The Kickstarter is up and running, and the game is already funded. Check out our preview of what should definitely be one of your next Genesis purchases.
Preview: ZPF
The shmup-fest doesn’t stop! Mega Cat Studios and a talented team of developers will be releasing ZPF soon, and we have a preview of the latest demo! Check it out and get ready for more shooter action on your Genesis!
Preview: Cyber Mission
Pscd Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new shooter in the tradition of Forgotten Worlds and Trouble Shooter, and it looks great! This should be another excellent addition to the Genesis library, and PscD has included a demo to win you over. Check it out and decide if you need yet another shmup for your console (hint: yes, you do!).